RN Case Manager

Eskaton is a nonprofit senior services provider serving Northern California’s older adults for over 55 years. With over 1,700 employees and 28 communities and services in Northern California, Eskaton is a great company to join and build your career.

Eskaton genuinely cares about the financial security, health and well-being of our team members. In addition to competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including a 401K retirement fund matching program, Eskaton employees appreciate knowing their work makes a real difference in the community and in the lives they touch.

At Eskaton, being inclusive is one of our core values. This means that we celebrate diversity and equity for all who live and work with us, building a culture of belonging and community across the aging spectrum.

Our Benefits include but are not limited to...

• Competitive Health Plan, including dental and vision coverage
• Company paid life insurance
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with Company Match Retirement Program (Minimum eligibility requirements apply)
• Paid Time Off programs
• Voluntary benefits & supplemental insurance available
• Free meals at communities

This position is eligible for Eskaton's health benefits package the first of the month following 60 days of employment and Paid Time Off benefits program after 90 days of employment.

Position Summary:
The Case Manager coordinates the care of all patients admitted to the Managed Care unit. The Case Manager oversees all aspects of care from admission through discharge and care is coordinated through a multidisciplinary team. The Case Manager directs team members to deliver care within appropriate time frames and in the most cost effective manner.

The starting salary for this position ranges from $41.00 to $61.87/hour. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered.

Position Responsibilities include:

• Ensures the patients’ smooth transition through the continuum of care from admission through discharge. Acts as “point person” for the process.
• Establishes and maintains communication links with key people internally and externally during patient’s admission to ensure timely patient outcomes.
• Monitors costs associated with delivery of care and reports/takes action to reduce unnecessary expenses.
• Ensures that the discharge planning process is initiated 72 hours after admission by completing a Discharge Planning Assessment/Care Plan after collaboration with Patient/Caregiver, the Interdisciplinary Team, MD, and communicates that plan to Managed Care payors as required.
• Meets with Patient/Caregivers to discuss length of stay, insurance coverage, plan of care, and discharge planning several days after admission.
• Ensures that Nursing and Therapy have completed their treatment plans, that Patient/Caregiver training has been completed, and that MD orders are current and updated for discharge.
• Ensures that arrangements for follow up care are made for discharge.

Qualifications

Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing and has a valid California RN license; current CPR certification.

Training and Experience:
Must have at least two (2) years in a rehab/sub-acute/SNF Medicare Distinct Part setting with case management responsibilities and/or insurance industry and/or health care management experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Required current knowledge of federal, state and local regulations in the related healthcare field. Must possess excellent patient assessment skills, including the ability to evaluate medical records from the referring facility. Must have demonstrated ability to promote, negotiate, develop, and maintain relationships with consumers.

The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen test and health screen. All new hires are required to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.

Eskaton is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.